https://www.kniakrls.com/podcast/lets-talk-newton/ en-US hourly 1 No No https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/nicholas-pietrack-assistant-jasper-county-attorney-and-founder-of-open-arms-of-jasper-county-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/nicholas-pietrack-assistant-jasper-county-attorney-and-founder-of-open-arms-of-jasper-county-lets-talk-newton/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:06 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691954 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Nicholas Pietrack, Assistant Jasper County Attorney and Open Arms of Jasper County Founder, discusses a recent trip to Las Vegas, Nevada for a National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference and how residents can support Open Arms of Jasper Coun 00:05:48 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jody-rhone-newton-utilities-director-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jody-rhone-newton-utilities-director-lets-talk-newton/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691860 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone discusses the just released Annual Consumer Confidence Report on the City of Newton's drinking water, including its source and the average daily water usage. 00:07:14 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jamey-robinson-jasper-county-emergency-management-director-lets-talk-newton-2/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jamey-robinson-jasper-county-emergency-management-director-lets-talk-newton-2/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:57 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691677 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Jasper County Emergency Management Director Jamey Robinson discusses how passage of a voter approved property tax levy to fund ambulance service could help generate more interest in people serving on ambulance services in small communities and how big of 00:05:26 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jamey-robinson-jasper-county-emergency-management-director-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/jamey-robinson-jasper-county-emergency-management-director-lets-talk-newton/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:30 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691503 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Jamey Robinson discusses the possibility of a voter-approved property tax levy to fund ambulance services across the county, how the amount of that levy would be determined and how long it would be in effect, and the percentage of voters needed to support 00:06:41 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/rob-burdess-newton-police-chief-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/rob-burdess-newton-police-chief-lets-talk-newton/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691319 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess discusses the rebranding of the police department's logo and squad car appearance, as well as Thursday's special Courthouse Memorial Service for Fallen Officers. 00:07:07 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/mark-mackerman-ii-president-of-football-operations-for-the-iowa-nite-hawks-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/mark-mackerman-ii-president-of-football-operations-for-the-iowa-nite-hawks-lets-talk-newton/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:12 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=691053 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Mark Mackerman II, the President of Football Operations for the Iowa Nite Hawks, discusses the amateur semi-pro football team in Newton and their upcoming home game Saturday at H.A. Lynn Stadium, and where the team's players are from and why they play am 00:06:11 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/lindsey-st-john-wesleylife-at-home-supervisor-for-in-home-services-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/lindsey-st-john-wesleylife-at-home-supervisor-for-in-home-services-lets-talk-newton/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=690852 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Lindsey St. John, WesleyLife At Home Supervisor for In-Home Services, discusses the new office that just opened at 122 First Street North in Newton, the services available through WesleyLife At-Home, and how they help families navigate insurance and other 00:07:20 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/randy-ervin-newton-mayor-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/randy-ervin-newton-mayor-lets-talk-newton/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=690645 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Newton Mayor Randy Ervin discusses an upcoming Geocaching event in Newton, the quality of the municipal airport, and a new Trap, Neuter, and release program for cats. 00:06:20 https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/ina-heidemann-vice-president-of-the-newton-arboretum-botanical-gardens-board-of-directors-lets-talk-newton/ https://www.kniakrls.com/episode/ina-heidemann-vice-president-of-the-newton-arboretum-botanical-gardens-board-of-directors-lets-talk-newton/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.kniakrls.com/?post_type=episode&p=690427 0 KNIA - KRLS KNIA - KRLS full Ina Heidemann, vice-president of the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Board of Directors discusses the annual plant sale fundraiser this Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, what the proceeds from the s 00:06:32